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Apple sees 6G as strategically important to its future
The hope is that Apple can maintain tighter integration between future 6G modems and its own hardware — and have a far better negotiating position with modem makers.
Apple secures WebKit as global ransomware attacks surge
Apple has released an emergency security update to protect users against two zero-day security vulnerabilities it believes have already been exploited.
8 advanced ways to manage reminders in Android
Your Android phone has some surprisingly smart systems for helping you remember things, but it's up to you to remember to use 'em.
Unused Gmail accounts head to the chopping block
Google is about to go on a purge for security purposes — save your old account by signing in by December 1.
Ouch: UK regulators to investigate Apple after it loses appeal
A UK investigation into Apple's digital dominance will proceed as a local antitrust regulator has won approval to continue the probe in the UK courts.
Zoom’s survey tool aims for employee feedback outside of meetings
The new standalone tool, Zoom Surveys, will allow users to create, edit and share polls and quizzes to measure employee and customer engagement.
What is 'Return to Service' on iPhone and iOS — and how is it used?
Return to Service is a newly-introduced device management tool designed to make it much easier to handle transient deployments and semi-shared devices.
Microsoft gives up on internet search to build a better AI brand
The company is going all in on generative artificial intelligence, even if that means walking away from its fight over internet search with Google.
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Google US antitrust trial: A timeline
The biggest antitrust trial of the century has kicked off, targeting Google's search business, and a second trial against the tech giant, focusing on advertising, is scheduled for next year. Here's an updated, play-by-play account of...
6+ issues for autonomous vehicles (and any Apple Car)
We've been waiting for autonomous transport for years, and while the underlying artificial intelligence may be improving, big problems remain to solve before AVs hit the road.
Windows-as-an-app is coming
Who needs a Windows PC when you can run the operating system as a desktop-as-a-service on your Chromebook, Linux box, or Mac?
iPhone to Android: The ultimate switching guide
Ready to make the move from iOS to Android? Here's everything you need to successfully switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or any other Android device.
What is Contact Key Verification and how is it used?
Apple’s iMessage will soon offer a new secure identity verification system enterprise professionals might want to use: Contact Key Verification.
How to think about Apple Silicon
Back in 2010, when the company shifted to its first Apple Silicon chips, R&D spending stood at $1.8 billion. That figure is now $30 billion.
Nonfiction authors sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement
The lawsuit — one of several filed on similar grounds — comes amid continued controversy for the AI company as its founder Sam Altman returns after his surprise ouster last week.
Don’t let Apple’s Vision Pro come in by the back door
IT shops need to be thinking now about how their colleagues might want or need to use Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality device when it arrives in 2024.
Sam Altman returns to OpenAI after agreement reached
Both investors and employees rallied hard for Altman's return after he was fired from the company on November 17.
Got a Google Pixel? Check out these awesome Android 14 gems
Android 14 may not look like much at first glance, but it's packing some spectacular new possibilities for Google Pixel owners.
Amazon to cut jobs at Alexa unit to sharpen focus on generative AI
Amazon’s Alexa division is set to suffer another round of job cuts as the company plans to discontinue some initiatives in favor of new generative AI projects.
